412 THE LAKE REGIONS OF CENTRAL AFRICA. 



they poled off to a distance, and squatted, quietly awaiting 

 the effect of their decisive manoeuvre. When the waters 

 are out, it is not safe to step from the canoe before 

 it arrives at its destination. The boatman will attempt 

 to land his passenger upon some dry mound emerging 

 from deep water, and will then demand a second fee for 

 salvage. 



END OF THE FIRST VOLUME. 



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